Quality Assurance Executive (Furniture and Hard Goods)

Opportunity - Executive - Quality Assurance

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control:

• Conduct thorough quality inspections of furniture products at various stages of production, from raw materials to finished goods.
• Identify and report any quality issues, defects, or deviations from standards to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• In-line Inspections, Pre-Productions Meeting, Mid-Line Inspections, Open Carton Audit, Final Inspection, Drop Test, Packaging, Corrective Action Plan, During Production Inspection, Container Loading, Why-Why Analysis, Testing Standard.

2. Quality Improvement:

• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Participate in root cause analysis and help establish preventive measures to avoid quality issues in the future.
• Identify product quality risk and develop solution plans during Product Development and before Pre-Production Meeting
• Proactively identify potential risks before they become an issue, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action.

3. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, including photographs, reports, and test results.
• Prepare regular quality reports and share them with the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Execute all the duties assigned by management related to QA/QC initiatives.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that products comply with relevant quality and safety standards, including international export requirements.

5. Vendor Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with vendors to ensure the quality of raw materials and components used in furniture production.

6. Customer Feedback and Support:

• Address quality-related inquiries and concerns from customers and provide solutions to quality issues in a timely manner.
• Work with the team to implement customer feedback for quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• An impeccable moral & ethical compass with high regard for integrity and honesty
• Abundant technical experience and a deep knowledge in furniture and hard goods product construction, finishing, materials and componentry
• Solid understanding of various furniture build-qualities and design principles
• Industry leading knowledge of AQL Inspection system
• Good experience of solving production quality problems
• Business proficient English and Strong MS Excel skills
• Excellent time management skills, QA system and process design skills
• Degree/Diploma in Wood Science & Forestry or Master in Wood Science/Diploma in Quality Management or any other relevant degree
• Experience in QA division of Furniture/Hard Goods Manufacturing unit will be preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Quality Management
• Previous experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in the furniture or manufacturing industry.
• Understanding the technical specifications and manufacturing processes of different types of furniture is crucial for effective quality assurance.
• Being familiar with international quality standards for furniture is essential for ensuring that products meet the required benchmarks for export.

Preferred candidate profile

*Candidates with relevant experience in Hardgoods especially furniture will be given considered only.